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Going through a divorce is never easy — and it becomes even more complex when one or both spouses are foreigners. Whether you live in Brazil or abroad, if you or your spouse is Brazilian, or if there are children or assets in Brazil, local courts may have jurisdiction over your divorce.
At Martin Law, we help foreigners navigate the Brazilian divorce process with clarity and legal confidence. Our team has extensive experience in international family law, offering remote legal services in English and Portuguese to clients from around the world.
Brazilian law requires divorce to follow local court procedures and legal norms — very different from those in other countries. Even if you live abroad, your case may need to go through Brazilian courts if any key connection to Brazil exists.
Brazilian law requires you to be represented by a licensed attorney during divorce proceedings. You cannot proceed without one. Trying to handle it alone can result in delays, rejections, or serious legal errors.
In Brazil, couples must choose a matrimonial property regime at the time of marriage. That choice defines how assets are divided in divorce. Common regimes include:
Understanding how your marital regime affects division of property is key to protecting your financial rights — especially when you or your spouse owns property in Brazil or abroad.
If you have children, Brazilian courts will evaluate custody and support based on the child’s best interests. Cultural differences and unfamiliar legal systems can make this process challenging, but our team guides you through it.
Many foreigners wrongly assume they can use lawyers from their home country or rely on online templates. But in Brazil:
Without qualified local legal representation, you risk losing time, property, or even parental rights.
Yes — if you or your spouse is Brazilian, or if you have children or property in Brazil, you may file for divorce in Brazilian courts.
Yes. Brazilian law requires that a licensed attorney file and manage the process.
According to the property regime chosen at marriage. We analyze your case and help ensure fair distribution under Brazilian law.
Yes. Brazilian courts prioritize the child’s well-being, and we help protect your parental rights regardless of your nationality.
Only after a legal process called homologação (recognition of a foreign judgment). We can handle this for you.
It depends — uncontested divorces are usually faster, while contested ones take longer. Having the right lawyer helps speed up the process.
We help foreigners from all backgrounds navigate divorce in Brazil with clarity and security. Whether your divorce is simple or complex, we’ll guide you through every step remotely — from asset division to child custody to recognition of foreign judgments.
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